WorksheetsEx Prefixes
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is a prefix?
a word that can stand on it's own and have meaning
a part that attaches to a base word at the ending
a part that attaches to a base word at the beginning
What is the meaning of the prefix ex- ?
not
before
to do again
outside, no longer
What is the meaning of the prefix pre- ?
without
before
state of being
full of
What is the meaning of the prefix inter- ?
inside
no, not
without
between
Identify the incorrect use of a prefix in the following sentence: "The company decided to exolve its product line."
exolve
decided
product
company
The prefixes ex- exo- mean
together, with
again, back
out of, away from, former
not
Which prefix means opposite or against?
iso-
a-
anti-
sub-
The prefix re- means
together with
again, back
out of, away from, former
not
The prefixes im-, in-, non-, un- mean
together, with
again, back
out of, away from, former
not
Which prefix means the same or equal?
iso-
a-
anti-
sub-
This prefix means life...
geo
bio
hydro
therm
This prefix means small...
sub
micro
geo
bio
The prefix that means out, away from is ...
dis
anti
im
ex
The prefix that means not or opposite is ...
dis
anti
im
inter
The prefix de- means...
against
out, away from
from, down, away
between
What is the meaning of the prefix 'ex-' in the word 'exhale'?
A) to breathe in
B) to breathe out
C) to hold breath
D) to stop breathing
In the word 'ex-president', what does the prefix 'ex-' signify?
A) current
B) future
C) former
D) assistant
Which of the following words uses the prefix 'ex-' to mean 'out of'?
A) expand
B) exclude
C) exclaim
D) exonerate
Identify the word where 'ex-' means 'former'.
A) exodus
B) ex-wife
C) exhale
D) exclaim
What is the function of the prefix 'ex-' in the word 'extract'?
A) to add
B) to remove
C) to combine
D) to create
In literature, what does the prefix 'ex-' in 'exposition' refer to?
A) conclusion
B) introduction
C) conflict
D) climax
Which sentence correctly uses a word with the prefix 'ex-'?
A) The exhale of the balloon was slow.
B) She decided to exfriend him.
C) The exbook was on the table.
D) He was exhappy about the news.
What does the prefix 'ex-' mean in the word 'exterior'?
A) inside
B) outside
C) above
D) below
Choose the correct meaning of 'ex-' in the word 'excommunicate'.
A) to include
B) to welcome
C) to exclude
D) to celebrate
In the context of English literature, what does the prefix 'ex-' in 'exemplify' mean?
A) to hide
B) to show
C) to destroy
D) to ignore
